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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.43, 13,732.41 and 5,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.43, 13,732.41 and 5,474.29 is: 7,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.43 : 13,732.41 = 5,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.43/13,732.41 = 5,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.43x = 13,732.41 × 5,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.43x = 75,175,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175,194.74/9,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.21

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